MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,618 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
middle exhaust
power steering box †off side plus near side rear side valance †near side rear lamp
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
power steering box †off side plus near side rear side valance †near side rear lamp
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
o/s n/s front bulkhead silghty corrded
o/s n/s front innersills
under body corrison
Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G401 VVK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 97,283 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 208 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G401 VVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 208 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G401 VVK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 2 April 1990.
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